Laws and Regulations

Fines can be issued by the police, Swedish Customs, the Swedish Coast Guard or the Swedish Prosecution Authority, among others. The size of the fine is dependent on, for example, the seriousness of the crime.

Volume crime occurs frequently and affects many people, for example theft of and from cars, bicycle theft and shoplifting, housebreaking, vandalism, and drunk driving. Here you can read about how the police work against volume crime.

The Swedish Police carry out checks on persons wishing to enter Sweden at select border crossing points, in order to verify that persons entering Sweden has the legal right to enter and stay in the country.

To be allowed possession of a weapon, you must apply for a weapon licence and have your application granted.

If you plan to bring your weapon into Sweden temporarily, or are travelling through, certain rules apply . Keep in mind that the weapon you plan to bring into Sweden must be approved for hunting in Sweden.